Monday, January 2, 2012

Top Tips On Selling A Home

By Marion Peters


Selling your home can be a traumatic experience. However, it is even more distressing if there are no purchasers. It is easy to improve the chances of making a sale by considering various tips on selling a home.

Think about the best time for putting your abode on the market. For example, if you have a seaside home, put it on the market during summer when there are additional people in town. Marketing a seaside cottage in winter is particularly difficult.

You must not think of this sale simply as an opportunity to make as large a profit as possible. Property is usually the most expensive item one purchases. Buyers are very cautious about spending such a large sum of money.

The buyer is looking for a new home. If yours looks like a tatty old rundown place, he will not want to live in it himself. Your residence must appeal to those who are seeking to purchase one. If you paint the walls, the entire abode will look fresh and present an image of newness that the buyer is seeking.

The interior must also have that fresh and clean look about it. Again, a coat of paint will help. You should minimize the clutter on your furniture and walls. If there are too many of your photographs and and personal mementos in a room, the purchaser will have difficulty in seeing himself and his family living there.

Cleanliness is all important. No one wants your dirt or cobwebs. Polish every piece of furniture that you can to bring a shine to the interior as well as a pleasant odor. Discard or replace any worn accessories that detracts from an area.

The kitchen and bathroom must look clean and hygienic. Scrub everything. Put personal items such as tooth brushes neatly in a cupboard. Do not leave evidence of your last meal in the kitchen.

Tidy the garden so that the first appearance of your house is a positive one. Keep your animals out of the way and under control. Place a vase of flowers on the hall table as a welcoming note.

One of the most important tips on selling a home is to work closely with your agent. When an offer is made for purchase, consider it carefully. Do not reject it without discussing it with your agent as there may be possibilities for negotiation.




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